After more than two months of contract disputes, NBCUniversal's lineup of channels are still not being carried by Fubo, which is a bummer for anyone hoping to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics. Once again, NBC will be the primary place to watch the Winter Games, but Fubo subscribers will need to find alternate viewing methods if they want to watch events like figure skating, ice hockey, luge or skiing this year. The Olympics will also be broadcast on the USA Network and CNBC, and those channels are similarly blacked out on Fubo.
While the two media companies continue their negotiations, subscribers have had no choice but to sign up for other services — or at least test drive the ones that offer free trials — so if you're a Fubo subscriber and you want to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics, here are some answers to your biggest questions, including which NBC channels are missing from the Fubo lineup, where to watch them, and when to tune in for Olympics coverage.
Which channels are broadcasting the Olympics?
Olympics coverage will be broadcast daily on NBC, USA, and CNBC. NBC will be the main hub for all U.S. coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, showing daily live coverage of many popular events and a primetime broadcast each night spotlighting the top moments from competition.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics without Fubo
The Olympics officially run from Feb. 6-22 and and you'll also be able to stream every single event live on Peacock. If you want to tune in to daily coverage on NBC, USA, and CNBC, you can also find those on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.
Which channels are no longer available on Fubo?
The following is a list of channels owned or licensed by NBC that are not currently available on Fubo, including NBC, USA, and CNBC:
Local Channels:
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NBC Local Affiliates
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Telemundo Local/National
Regional Sports Channels:
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NBC Sports 4K
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NBC Sports Bay Area
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NBC Sports Bay Area Plus
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NBC Sports Boston
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NBC Sports California
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NBC Sports California Plus
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NBC Sports California Plus 3
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NBC Sports Philadelphia
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NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus
National Channels:
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American Crimes
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Bravo
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Bravo Vault
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Caso Cerrado
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CNBC
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CNBC World
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Cozi
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Dateline 24/7
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E! Entertainment Television
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E! Keeping Up
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Golf Channel
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GolfPass
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LX Home
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Million Dollar Listing Vault
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MS NOW (formerly MSNBC)
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NBC NOW
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NBC Sports NOW
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NBC Universo
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True CRMZ
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New England Cable News
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Noticias Telemundo Ahora
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Oxygen True Crime
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Oxygen True Crime Archives
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Real Housewives Vault
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SNL Vault
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Syfy
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Telemundo Accion
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Telemundo al Dia
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The Golf Channel
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Today All Day
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Universal Movies
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USA Network
Why are these NBC-owned channels currently unavailable?
Per Fubo, NBC channels were pulled from the platform because of a disagreement over their long-standing content distribution agreement that has yet to be resolved.
When will the missing channels return?
Negotiations between the companies are ongoing, and after more than two months, there is still no projected return date.
What are the best alternatives to watch the Olympics?
Peacock is the most comprehensive place to see every Olympic event, and you can even find discounts and deals on subscriptions now. Every channel necessary to watch the Olympics is available on DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV, too. Here are some of your choices if you're looking for another way to watch the 2026 Winter Games.
Watch NBC on Peacock
Get a deal on Peacock with Walmart+
Try DirecTV free for 5 days, and get $30 off your first three months
Try Hulu + Live TV for free
Other services to watch NBC
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-get-nbc-without-fubo-ahead-of-the-2026-winter-olympics-163805696.html?src=rss
